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Obama's Budget Restores Coast Guard Unit

Orlando Montoya

Updated: 6 years ago.

The US Coast Guard proposed eliminating five highly specialized security units. One of the units was in St. Marys. But the Obama administration has included the funding for four of the units in its budget. (photo US Coast Guard)

"Part of our success is because we joined in on others," McNeill says. "It really was a nationwide effort because we felt that this was right for the country. I think that is what made the real difference."

McNeill says, the team has an $8 million impact in the area.

Maritime and Safety Security Teams were also up for cuts in San Fransisco, New Orleans, New York and Anchorage.